Senior hris analyst job description

About the role:

Aurora Solar is a fast-growing Series D company on a mission to create a future of solar energy for all. Aurora makes the software that is enabling society to transition to a world powered by solar power. It's our goal to have every solar installation in the world pass through our software, which has already been used to design millions of solar projects. Named one of “The Best Remote-First Companies To Work for in 2022” by BuiltInSF.com and awarded #1 Solar Software platform by Solar Power World, Aurora is disrupting the energy industry and changing the course of history.

In this role, you will play an essential role in the deployment and ongoing operations of Aurora's enterprise HR tech stack. You will have an immediate impact along with the support of cross-functional teams in ensuring that our People function effectively scales through a period of continued high growth while working with best-of-class tooling.

We are a passionate and diverse team that aspires to be the best place for the best people and we're looking for talented individuals to accelerate our exponential growth as we continue to scale. If you are looking for a stimulating and fulfilling role, come join us!

What you'll do:Translate business objectives and user needs into clearly written technical requirements Evaluate HR systems to identify points of improvement IT project management experience to implement improvements Partner with internal stakeholders to develop technology solutions that help to streamline and automate (new) HR processes Implement process improvements and policy changes designed to improve efficiency and the user experience with the system Serve as the go-to subject matter expert for the system used in the organization (Workday, ADP, Lattice).Serve as a system administrator for HR systems and applications Maintain system security, and end-user access, and ensure system compliance with data security and privacy requirements.Partner with cross-functional stakeholders in HR, Finance, and IT as well as external vendors to maintain and improve the HRIS, including configuration, system integrations, security, and system efficiency.Plan, design, configure, test, deploy, maintain, and troubleshoot Workday Business Processes, Reports, and Enhancements in the following functional areas: HCM, Benefits, Time & Absence, Payroll, and Advance Compensation.
What we value:Prior experience with Workday (HCM, Benefits, Payroll, and Time / Absence) for both U.S. and Canada) preferred.Proven track record of being able to select, implement, and maintain new systems while ensuring effective adoption.Demonstrated ability to work both independently and effectively collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders Experience working across distributed footprints (across the United States and international expansion) and managing associated configuration and processes Experience working in a SaaS environment or growth-stage company
Aurora is dedicated to building a diverse and inclusive workforce of people who believe in and are passionate about creating a future of solar energy for all. We are an equal opportunity employer, we welcome and consider qualified applicants regardless of gender identity, sexual orientation, race, religion, age, national origin, citizenship, pregnancy status, veteran status, or any other differences. We encourage you to apply even if you believe that you do not meet all of the above criteria!

For San Francisco applicants: Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records for employment.

Make an impact at Goodwin, where we partner with our clients to practice law with integrity, ingenuity, agility and ambition. Our 1,800 lawyers across the United States, Europe and Asia excel at complex transactions, high-stakes litigation and world-class advisory services in the technology, life sciences, real estate, private equity and financial industries. Our unique combination of deep experience serving both the innovators and investors in a rapidly-changing, technology-driven economy sets us apart. Also a global destination for business professionals, Goodwin's team of professional staff was named the “Best Business Team” by The American Lawyer.

As the Senior Workday HRIS Analyst, you will be responsible for providing functional and technical support on the use of HR applications. You will have HRIS subject matter expertise and will leverage internal subject matter experts, such as IT, Finance, Payroll, other HR functional areas and external vendor subject matter experts to resolve system related issues. The Senior Workday HRIS Analyst will recommend process improvements and deploy solutions, as well as develop user procedure, guidelines and documentation. This position will act as project lead and support HR system enhancements, testing, issue resolution and other technical projects as assigned. The Senior Workday HRIS Analyst will support the Manager, HRIS in all projects and activities as needed.
What You'll Do:
Act as a primary technical support analyst for HR systems and serve as project lead for all HRIS system projects and initiatives Provide functional and technical support, identify and troubleshoot system problems. Ensure data integrity, testing of system changes, report writing and process improvement opportunities Manage system access to ensure appropriate security procedures are in place, perform data audits Develop, implement and maintain , user procedures, guidelines and business processes documentation Perform analysis of HR functionality, recommend and develop process/customer service improvements and system enhancements to optimize the HR systems value Lead projects and relationships with IT, Finance, HR managers, HR vendors, Benefits vendors and other subject matter experts to ensure the services and solutions provided meet the needs of our customers Participate in reviewing, planning, testing and implementing system upgrades or enhancements Maintain awareness of current trends in HR technology and understand statutory and regulatory requirements affecting HR, Benefits, Recruitment and Payroll systems Lead HRIS related projects as needed and other duties as assigned.Maintains current knowledge of privacy laws such as HIPAA and GDPR and ensures data is protected.

Who You Are:
Requires a bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and experience3-6 years of HR and HRIS system experience with proficient knowledge of Human Resources, Benefits and Payroll processes and policy Project Management and/or prior HRMS/Human Capital Management implementation experience a plus.Experience and expertise with, Payroll, Benefits, Time Tracking, and Absence required; experience with Workday (HCM, Benefits, Payroll, Recruiting), Workday Custom Reporting, and Tableau preferred. Expertise with Microsoft office products such as Word, Excel and Access.Requires excellent analytical skills with a demonstrated understanding of the concepts and issues unique to the management of HR data.Outgoing, client service-oriented personality with a professional demeanor.Requires excellent analytical skills with a demonstrated understanding of the concepts and issues unique to the management of HR data Advanced written and verbal communication skills with attention to detail and ability to communicate with non-technical and technical personnel Ability to provide excellent customer service to system users and promote team collaboration Ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously and meet deadlines

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The Washington Post is looking to hire a sharp Analyst with solid analytical skills for a client-facing role on our tight-knit, strategic HR team! This Analyst will work with the HRIS team which manages all Workday HCM modules; the selected candidate will develop expertise around absence management, benefits, compensation, recruiting, talent, time tracking, and staffing. Internal and external Workday training and knowledge sharing will be provided as needed to expand the candidate's skill set further. This position is located in downtown Washington, D.C., named among “the coolest cities in America.”
Motivation:
You are collaborative and can build relationships across multiple organizations to deliver results beyond expectation You are exceptionally organized and thorough, yet capable of moving quickly, managing several projects at the same time, and meeting deadlines You have intellectual inquisitiveness and an eager desire to learn You pride yourself in a high level of accuracy, attention to detail, and discretion You like the challenge of balancing day-to-day whirlwind with project work You like to enhance reporting and analytics capabilities by considering the appropriate tools and technologies You provide insights to support decision-making efforts using existing dashboards and reports or creating new ones as required

Responsibilities
Partner with all areas of HR and internal clients to create, edit and prepare basic and complex reports as well as user-friendly dashboards Develop reusable reports which can be scheduled for multiple business units Maintain report templates and automated reports Provide workforce data to the HR Director, HR customers, business unit managers, and other internal clients Maintain integrity, security and accuracy of HR data and systems Proactively seek and provide recommendations to improve efficiency of reports Ensure all requests are handled in line with deadlines and security standards Provide data to be used in regular compliance reporting (e.g. EEO) HCM Transactions: Review and process all employee transactions, such as job changes, compensation changes, promotions, and terminations Train internal HR operations team members as needed

Basic Qualifications
Minimum of 3 years of reporting and data analysis or related experience required. 1+ years of relevant Workday HRIS experience preferred but not required Expert level reporting skills: Experience creating advanced, composite, matrix, and trending reports and dashboards within WorkdayIntimate working knowledge of Workday's data structure including available data sources and how to use and create calculated fields is preferred Solid understanding of the downstream impacts of reports and requests Expert level Excel skills Superior analytical skills Ability to thrive in fast-paced environments, be able to manage and work to bring clarity through ambiguity and complexity, and support multiple projects simultaneously Highly responsive to business needs High level of attention to detail Have the ability to juggle multiple projects and initiatives at one time Able to work well independently and under pressure Strong written, verbal, and presentation skills
Minimum Education
Bachelor's Degree required, preferably in information systems, computer science, human resources management, or business administration.

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